Child, Adolescent & Family Psychology · Fairfield, CT

Guiding families with care.

Q: What happens during the free consultation?

It is a phone call where I answer your questions, learn a little about your concerns, and if we are a good fit, schedule your first session. There is no obligation.

Q: What approaches do you use?

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, PCIT and other parent coaching programs, Family Systems Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Play Therapy, and I tailor a blend of these to fit your child and family needs.

Q: What issues do you treat?

A wide range: anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, behavioral issues, emotional regulation, executive functioning, family conflict, grief, learning disabilities, parenting concerns, self-esteem, school and social issues, stress, and life transitions.

Welcome to the practice of Dr. Cindy Keefe. I am an experienced clinical psychologist working with children and families to treat ADHD, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, so your family can move forward with confidence.

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Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Certified PCIT Therapist

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Areas of Care

Emotional and Mental Health

Attention, Learning, and Executive Skills

Family and Parenting Support

Behavior and Social Development

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17 Treatment Areas

How Can I Help

Let me help you and your child generate meaningful change and successfully move forward!

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. I offer you and your child acceptance, understanding, hope, and support and develop a nurturing environment where challenges and goals can be set and direction can be established.

Together we will identify issues, discuss strategies, learn new skills, and set a path forward, so that you and your child can live a more stress-free life with improved functioning and relationships.

Treatment areas include

Anxiety ADD/ADHD Depression Behavioral issues Emotional regulation Executive functioning Family conflict Grief Learning disabilities Parenting concerns Peer & social relationships Self-esteem School issues Stress Anger management Coping skills Life transitions

Meet Your Psychologist

Dr. Cindy Keefe

Licensed Psychologist · Certified PCIT Therapist

I am a licensed and experienced clinical psychologist and certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT). I received my Doctorate and Master's in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University, C.W. Post, hold a Master's Degree in Applied Psychology from Fairfield University, and completed my undergraduate studies at Lafayette College.

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy & Other Parent Coaching Programs, Family Systems Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Play Therapy. I draw from these techniques and tailor them to fit your needs. Whatever challenges you and your child are facing, I am here to work collaboratively with you to generate meaningful change and identify the best possible path going forward.

My background includes positions at Green Chimneys, Four Winds Hospital, Beth Israel Medical Center, Andrus Children's Center, and Southfield Center for Development. I also present to local communities on children's and adolescents' mental health topics.

CBT PCIT / Parent Coaching Family Systems Mindfulness Play Therapy

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Evidence-based therapy, tailored to your child and your family.

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Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Therapy

When your child is experiencing emotional, social, or academic difficulties, everyday feels like an uphill climb. You are not alone. Our children, adolescents, and young adults live in a fast paced, competitive, and demanding world where they are expected to excel in all aspects of their lives. However, they may not be developing the life skills they need like self-control, motivation, focus, and resilience. As a result, feelings of anxiety, depression or stress can develop. Transitions can be particularly difficult. As an experienced therapist, let me help you and your child overcome struggles to reach his/her true potential.

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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) & Parent Coaching

The relationship you have with your child has a tremendous impact on his/her mental, social, and emotional health. If you have concerns about the quality of your parent-child interactions or about behavioral/ emotional issues, let me help. As a certified Parent-Child Interaction therapist and an experienced Parenting Coach, I can teach you specific techniques that will help you improve your: family relationships, parent-child bond, child's compliance, and limit setting abilities. As a result, you will experience a significant decrease in your child's acting out behaviors and your parenting stress. Let's work together to help solve your parenting and family challenges.

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ADD/ADHD Support

Do you suspect your child has attention difficulties and/or challenges with high energy and impulsive behaviors? Has your child just received a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD and you don't know what to do? I specialize in working with children with ADD/ADHD and their families. Scientific research studies show that a combination of supportive behavioral treatments (e.g. psychoeducation, PCIT / parent coaching, child therapy, social skills training, school services/accommodations, EF coaching) and medical treatments result in the best possible outcomes. Let me help you to develop and individualized support plan for your child, which allows him/her to overcome the challenges associated with this condition.

Why Keefe Psychology

Care that is warm, proven, and built around your family

Evidence-based, tailored care CBT, PCIT / Parent Coaching, Family Systems, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy, drawn from and blended to fit your child's needs.

A whole-family approach Parents are partners in the process, you leave each parent session with strategies you can use at home.

Deep clinical experience Residential, inpatient, and outpatient experience at leading treatment centers across New York and Connecticut.

Warmth first Acceptance, understanding, hope, and support, a space where children and parents feel genuinely comfortable.

17 Treatment areas

5 Evidence-based modalities

4 Professional affiliations

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Let's Begin

Getting started is simple

Three easy steps from first call to a clear plan forward.

Schedule a free consultation

Contact me today to schedule your phone call, by form, phone, or email.

Talk through the process

During our phone consultation, I will answer your questions and schedule your first session.

Your first appointment

I will get to know you and offer my clinical recommendations and an overall plan to help you reach your goals.

Testimonials

Kind words from families

My children loved working with Dr. Cindy. We found her to be empathetic, constructive and engaging. She provided valuable insights to us as the parents and after a short period of time, our children made significant progress in managing their stress and anxiety. We feel lucky to have worked with Dr. Cindy!

Parent

I highly recommend Dr. Cindy, she is easy to work with and my daughter loves her. Thanks to Cindy and PCIT she is a great listener.

Parent

My husband, daughter and I completed PCIT with Cindy this past April and since then there has been a big change in our daughter's behavior and how we respond to her behavior.

Parent

Dr. Cindy and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) have transformed our family. We are so grateful to Dr. Cindy and PCIT, and I strongly recommend this program to any family that is struggling!

Parent

Dr. Cindy is warm and approachable, always making us feel very comfortable. She's always very knowledgeable, professional, and devoted to her patients.

Parent

Dr. Keefe has been such an incredible asset for our family. Working with her was an investment in our son, and in our family relationship. I highly recommend Dr. Keefe.

Parent

Who do you work with?+

I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, both individually and together, depending on what will help most.

What happens during the free consultation?+

It's a phone call where I answer your questions, learn a little about your concerns, and if we're a good fit, schedule your first session. There's no obligation.

What is PCIT?+

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based program where I coach you in specific techniques that strengthen your bond with your child, improve compliance and limit-setting, and significantly reduce acting-out behaviors. My free starter guide below explains it in detail.

What approaches do you use?+

I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, PCIT / Other Parent Coaching Programs, Family Systems Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Play Therapy, and I tailor a blend of these to fit your child's and family's needs.

What issues do you treat?+

A wide range, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, behavioral issues, emotional regulation, executive functioning, family conflict, grief, learning disabilities, parenting concerns, self-esteem, school and social issues, stress, and life transitions.

How do I get started?+

Call 203-939-8189, email drcindy@keefepsychology.com, or use the contact form below to schedule your free phone consultation.

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